NCHPAD NEWS: September 2016
Volume 15, Issue 9
A monthly publication of NCHPAD - the NATIONAL CENTER on HEALTH, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY and DISABILITY http://www.nchpad.org.
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Special Rio Paralympic Edition
Nutrition: No Coffee in Rio and Free McDonalds in Rio / More Fruit and Veggies Matter
Public Health: An Update on Zika / Take Your Preparedness Personally
Physical Activity: How to Become a Paralympian / Family Health and Fitness Day
Research: Research During the Paralympic Games / Modifiable Risk Factors and Alzheimer's Disease
Think NCHPAD: Women to Watch in Rio
Program Spotlight: Women with Disability in Sport
Nutrition:
No Coffee in Rio and Free McDonalds in Rio
Training the body does not only consist of physical activity; it also includes proper nutrition to achieve optimal performance. Fueling for physical activity is a high priority for Olympians and Paralympians, but what would athletes choose to eat from a McDonald’s menu?
September is all about eating MORE fruits and vegetables. Do you consume enough fresh produce in your diet?
Public Health:
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is funding a study that will observe exposure among Olympic athletes, coaches, and other Olympic Committee staff to the Zika virus at Summer Olympics and Paralympics in Rio, Brazil.
Take Your Preparedness Personally
Personal preparedness starts with the individual. This article provides tips on how to prepare for year-round emergencies.
Physical Activity:
Inspired by athletes competing at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio and want to become a Paralympian as well? Here are a few tips about how.
Learn more about the importance of being active with your family on Family Health and Fitness Day!
Research:
Research During the Paralympic Games
Given the recent popularity of the Paralympic games, there is more interest and efforts being made to conduct research to answer the same questions that coaches, athletes and spectators have about human performance during the Olympics.
Modifiable Risk Factors and Alzheimer's Disease
This study suggests that a healthy diet and regular exercise might be the keys to protect your brain against changes leading to Alzheimer's disease.
Think NCHPAD: Women to Watch in Rio
In these Paralympic games, we will have the opportunity to watch some amazing first-time events, with these women leading the way!
Program Spotlight: Women with Disability in Sport
Whether it is the Paralympic sport movement or life experiences in general, there are perspectives that are all too often missed when addressing the inclusion of women and girls with disabilities.